Lawsuits are being filed by people who were burned when their Instant Pot Pressure Cooker exploded. Many victims were able to twist open the lid when there was still pressure in the pot, which caused hot food, liquid, and steam to blow out.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Instant Pot induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured or burned by an exploding Instant Pot pressure cooker, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Instant Pot Explosion Lawsuit Filed After Girl is Severely Burned
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a 9 year-old girl who was severely burned on her face and body when an Instant Pot pressure cooker exploded. Click here to read more.
Instant Pot Explosions
Pressure cooker explosions are one of the most dangerous kitchen accidents. The risk of an Instant Pot exploding is far lower than a traditional stovetop pressure cooker because Instant Pots have more safety features, but explosions are not impossible. Any pressure cooker can blow up if the vent gets clogged, if the lid is opened too soon, or if safety features fail to prevent a blowout.
Types of Instant Pot Pressure Cookers
Here are a few examples of Instant Pot products:
- Instant Pot Viva Multi-Cooker
- Instant Pot Pro Crisp (Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer)
- Instant Pot IP-LUX 6-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
- Instant Pot IP-LUX80 Pressure Cooker
- Instant Pot IP-LUX60 Pressure Cooker
- Instant Pot DUO
- Instant Pot DUO Plus
- Instant Pot DUO Crisp (Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer)
- Instant Pot DUO 60 Pressure Cooker
- Instant Pot DUO 6-Quart (Mickey Mouse Red)
- Instant Pot Pro
- Instant Pot Pro Plus
- Instant Pot Smart
- Instant Pot Smart-60
- Instant Pot Nova
- Instant Pot Nova Plus 80
- Instant Pot ULTRA 60 (10-in-1 Multi-Cooker & Pressure Cooker)
- And more
Pressure Cooker Accidents
The temperature inside an Instant Pot can reach at least 250ºF, which is about 40º hotter than the boiling-point of water (212ºF). Instant Pots cook food faster because they get hotter than a normal slow-cooker — but they are also more dangerous. If the lid opens before the pressure is at a safe level, there will be an explosion of liquid, steam, and food.
Tips for Avoiding Instant Pot Injuries & Accidents
The Instant Pot has some of the most advanced safety features of any pressure cooker on the market. Even so, accidents do happen — and when explosions occur, anyone nearby can suffer major burn injuries.
Here are some tips on how to avoid an Instant Pot explosion or overflow:
- Don’t leave your Instant Pot alone. It is tempting to “set it and forget it,” but it is never a good idea to leave your house when your Instant Pot is cooking. It could overheat if it runs out of water, or overflow with boiling-hot food all over your kitchen.
- Always use enough water. Instant Pots need a minimum of 1 cup of liquid to get to pressure and maintain temperature. If the liquid runs out, your Instant Pot will overheat and burn your food.
- Do not overflow your Instant Pot. An overflowing pressure cooker is a dangerous burn hazard. Never fill your Instant Pot more than half-way and be very careful when cooking foods that expand (rice, lentils, beans, oats, pasta, cornmeal, etc.).
- Instant Pots are not for deep-frying. The industrial pressure cookers at KFC that make crispy fried chicken are not the same as an Instant Pot. Never try to deep-fry chicken in an Instant Pot — you could end up with an explosion of hot oil.
Instant Pot Recalled for Causing Electrical Burns
In July 2015, a recall was issued for the “Instant Pot Smart” and “Instant Pot Smart 60” pressure cookers. There were 3 reports of people who suffered electrical burns when they were shocked. About 1,000 of the recalled Instant Pots were sold between November 2014 and May 2015 for about $250.
Examples of Instant Pot Lawsuits Filed Nationwide
In February 2023, a woman from Alabama filed a lawsuit after she was burned when she opened the lid on her Instant Pot IP-Lux 6-in-1 Pressure Cooker. Click here to read more.
In January 2023, a man from Indiana filed a lawsuit after he was burned by an Instant Pot Nova Plus 80 pressure cooker when he opened the lid. Click here to read more.
In June 2022, a woman from Florida who was burned by an Instant Pot Nova Plus Pressure Cooker filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer. Click here to read more.
In December 2021, an Instant Pot lawsuit was filed by a woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who was injured by an explosion of hot food when she opened the lid on her Instant Pot. Click here to read more.
In November 2021, an Instant Pot lawsuit was filed by a woman from California who claims that the safety features on her Instant Pot failed to prevent an explosion of hot food. Click here to read more.
In July 2021, an Instant Pot lawsuit was filed by a woman from Ohio who was severely burned by an explosion of hot food. She alleges that her Instant Pot was defective because she could easily twist open the lid when there was still pressure inside the pot. Click here to read more.
In June 2021, a mother from Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against Target and Instant Brands after her 2-year-old daughter suffered severe 3rd-degree burns when an Instant Pot “Smart Wifi” Pressure Cooker exploded scalding-hot soup as soon as she opened the lid. Click here to read more.
In April 2021, a woman from Utah filed a lawsuit (PDF) after she suffered serious burn injuries when she opened the lid on her Instant Pot Nova 60 Pressure Cooker. Click here to read more.
In March 2020, a woman from Louisiana filed a lawsuit (PDF) after she suffered 2nd-degree burns to her abdomen when her Instant Pot pressure cooker exploded. Click here to read more.
In February 2020, a woman from California filed a lawsuit (PDF) after she was burned by an Instant Pot pressure cooker explosion. Click here to read more.
In September 2019, a woman from Delaware filed a lawsuit (PDF) after she was burned when her Instant Pot exploded as soon as she opened the lid. Click here to read more.
Do I have an Instant Pot Explosion Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Instant Pot induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured or burned by an exploding Instant Pot pressure cooker, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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